Joining the Gold Wing Riders, we rode I-4 for about 40 miles and then did a few of the back roads to Kissimmee and a short break. Russ and Betty from the VTXOA were along too. Glad I wasn't the onl non-Wing!! Another 30 minutes and a fuel stop. The ride over was a typical Cruz'n Al kinda ride.
Then it was off to the U.S. Post Office in Christmas for mailing of the cards. The post office was relatively quiet this year...wonder if we just arrived at a slow time. Last year was entirely different. We waited in line just to drop the cards in the mail slot.
After finishing the required postal duties, we mounted up for the quick ride to Ft Christmas and our little "bring your own" lunch. Our little group of 8 were met by a receiving party... Richard, Joe, and Ray from the MTF were waiting for us. Shortly after we arrived, the Honda ST folks pulled in. It was quite a showing...typical for Al's rides.
A quick lunch, some time with frends, and departures were in order. Al left with the group that he led over. The ST riders had left a few minutes early. I stayed awhile longer, discussing the world of the rally with Richard, Joe, Ray, and Chuck Gittner. I don't think we solved any of the world's problems but we had fun anyway.
The lap around Florida is a ride that Chuck came up with, touching all four corners of Florida and Key West. It's a ride that I'm planning on doing and it was a pleasure to meet the instigator!!
1:30pm was soon upon us and it was time to head home. The return was a solo gig and I was needed at home to complete the Christmas decorations... super slab!!
I arrived at 3:15pm and thanks to the aux tank, no fuel stops! Another fun day, a pin to add to the collection, and great memories to relive. See ya next year.
